Viburnum crowding out astilbe

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Posted by weekendweeder 5A NY (My Page) on

Sun, Jun 23, 13 at 19:10

All the plants in this corner came with our house. The viburnum pouted for the first two years, and then all of a sudden started flowering for us last year and this one. And it also grew a lot. The astilbe (Deutschland? It's the earliest bloomer in my garden) is getting crowded out and I want to move them elsewhere. Any suggestions for what to plant in its place? It's a south-facing bed that gets afternoon sun, but it's shady enough for the astilbe. I'm looking for something a bit shorter. Does not need to be white. I was thinking heuchera, but they are touch and go with me.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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Posted by nhbabs z4b-5a NH (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 23, 13 at 20:21

Veronica 'Georgia Blue' will do well in this setting and spreads some, though not in a problematic way, so it will move outward as the Viburnum grows.

Carex 'Ice Dance' will grow well here, but for some folks a bit too well.

Lady's Mantle might work. Check to see if the height is more than you want.

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Posted by weekendweeder 5A NY (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 23, 13 at 21:16

Ooh! Veronica 'Georgia Blue' is pretty. Thanks for all the suggestions. Writing them all down for when I move and divide the astilbe next spring.

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